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In short, I review clinical research on an almost daily basis. What I post tends to be articles that are relevant to the readers in addition to some curiosities that have intriguing potential.
As a hobby, I truly enjoy the puzzle-solving play that statistics and programming as in the python language bring to the table. I just do not enjoy problem-solving, I love problem-solving and the childlike inspiration and exploration of that innocent exhilaration of discovering something new.
Enjoy ;-)
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6 months of fish oil reverses liver disease in children with intestinal failure, study shows
Contact: Amy Albin aalbin@mednet.ucla.edu 310-794-8672 University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences Children who suffer from intestinal failure, most often caused by a shortened or dysfunctional bowel, are unable to consume food orally. Instead, a nutritional cocktail of sugar,… Read More ›
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Sugar is toxic to mice in ‘safe’ doses
Contact: Annalisa Purser annalisa.purser@utah.edu 801-581-7295 University of Utah New test hints 3 sodas daily hurt lifespan, reproduction SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 13, 2013 – When mice ate a diet of 25 percent extra sugar – the mouse equivalent of a… Read More ›
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There’s life after radiation for brain cells
Contact: Stephanie Desmon sdesmon1@jhmi.edu 410-955-8665 Johns Hopkins Medicine Johns Hopkins researchers suggest neural stem cells may regenerate after anti-cancer treatment Scientists have long believed that healthy brain cells, once damaged by radiation designed to kill brain tumors, cannot regenerate. But… Read More ›
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Mingo County judge Conspired with the local Director of Homeland Security to frame his Ex-Mistresses Husband for Drugs, Larceny and Assault
Mingo County judge arrested on federal charge by Kate White Mingo County Circuit Judge Michael Thornsbury was arrested Thursday after federal authorities allege he targeted his ex-lover’s husband, using his position on the bench to manipulate criminal charges against… Read More ›
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Corrupt Utah police “ate pizza and played video games” for eight hours in couple’s home, while mocking their children and handcuffing the parents …..
Dirty Cops Raised Hell, Family Says By JONNY BONNER ShareThis SALT LAKE CITY (CN) – Corrupt Utah police “ate pizza and played video games” for eight hours in couple’s home, while mocking their children and handcuffing the parents to keep… Read More ›
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Muslim Brotherhood Supporters Burning Coptic Christian Churches in Egypt
h1 Leah Barkoukis | Aug 15, 2013 As the violence in Egypt intensifies, Coptic Christian churches have also been the target of attacks by Muslim Brotherhood supporters. In the past two days alone, there were nearly 40 incidents: Egypt’s MENA… Read More ›
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Journalist Michael Hastings was working on story about CIA Chief John Brennan at the time of his mysterious death / The day he was killed, He sent an email to his editors alerting them that the federal government was investigating him
Brennan has has been described in secret emails from the President of CIA contractor Stratfor as being on a ‘witch hunt’ of investigative journalists. The day he was killed, Hastings sent an email to his editors alerting them that the… Read More ›
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Christian family home after ill-fated Pacific voyage to escape US tyranny
EEV: Hmmm, Never seen a headline from a major paper quite like this. I am strongly patriotic, and do have issues posting this. Couple rescued after setting off for Kiribati in a small boat with two young children to flee ‘state control’… Read More ›
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Lies, damn lies, and China’s economic statistics
15 Aug 2013 BEIJING (AFP) China has soared almost to the top of the world’s economic league tables, but whether the official data underpinning its status can be trusted is a constant headache, analysts say. Simmering unease regarding China’s economic… Read More ›
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Foreign interests in Egypt: ‘UK, US, and Qatar might be behind the violent clashes’ – expert ( Lehmann International Services )
Photo: EPA Dozens of people are reported to have been killed in Egypt, as security forces moved in on Wednesday morning to clear two protest camps in Cairo. Christof Lehmann, Consultant in politics at Lehmann International Services from Denmark,… Read More ›
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Possessed baby monitor shouts obscenities at Texas tot
‘Somewhat of a blessing’ the child is deaf, say parents By Iain Thomson Posted in Security, 14th August 2013 23:26 GMT A Texas father ripped out the baby video monitor he’d installed to watch over his two year-old daughter after… Read More ›
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City council candidate ‘too attractive’ for Iranian politics
Nina Siahkali Moradi, 27, was barred from taking up her seat in Qazvin by the conservative electoral review board Adam Withnall Wednesday, 14 August 2013 An electoral candidate who won a place on a city council in Iran has reportedly… Read More ›
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Patient Calls Medical Kickbacks Civil Battery
By TIM HULL TUCSON (CN) – A patient filed a civil battery lawsuit against an Arizona neurosurgeon, claiming the doctor implanted devices in him without revealing that he was on the take from a company that paid… Read More ›
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Secret Service releases first 100 pages of Aaron Swartz investigation
Published time: August 14, 2013 00:29 Aaron Swartz (Photo by Phillip Stearns) Freshly unveiled documents indicate that the US Secret Service was involved in the investigation into Aaron Swartz, the Internet activist who was awaiting trial on hacking… Read More ›
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It all started with a bang, but the universe may not be expanding after all
Theoretical physicist Christof Wetterich publishes paper ‘a Universe without expansion’ Heather Saul Tuesday, 13 August 2013 A theoretical physicist looks set to disrupt textbook concepts of cosmology, after producing a paper outlining his theory that the universe is not expanding… Read More ›
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What’s China got against the US Constitution?
In prominent articles, China’s Communist mouthpiece assails American democracy. Tourists in Tiananmen square in Beijing, June 4, 2013. (Ed Jones/AFP/Getty Images) Advertisement HONG KONG — What’s China got against the US Constitution? This week, in three front-page commentaries published… Read More ›
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“Purge the Generals: What it will take to fix the army”
The US military is preparing for the wrong future When it comes to military reform, China appears to be doing it a lot better than the United States Daniel Davis theguardian.com, Thursday 8 August 2013 10.30 EDT US army… Read More ›
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California lawmakers urge pension funds to halt Russia investments / $1.4 Billion is invested in Russia
Source: Reuters – Tue, 13 Aug 2013 02:52 AMAuthor: Reuters By Sharon Bernstein Aug 12 (Reuters) – Top Democrats in the California Senate on Monday asked the state’s multibillion-dollar public employee pension funds to refrain from making future investments in… Read More ›
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Gibraltar tensions soar : London Mayor Boris Johnson implies War
Gibraltar tensions soar as UK threatens legal action over border checks and HMS Illustrious sets sail for Med Downing Street said it was considering the ‘unprecedented step’ against Spain Nigel Morris Monday, 12 August 2013 The Government today threatened legal… Read More ›
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Unhealthy lifestyles will see British children die before their parents
Research from British Heart Foundation warns of health problems affecting a generation, from lack of exercise to dietary issues Adam Withnall Monday, 12 August 2013 The unhealthy lifestyles of today’s children could see them die younger than their parents because… Read More ›
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Edward Snowden predicts catastrophic and ‘inevitable solar tsunami’
EEV: Would like 2nd confirmation on the extent of this claim. It appears to conflict with Snowden’s current behavioral goals of asylum and survival. Screenshot: YouTube/toxoid Edward Snowden, a former CIA agent, has predicted that series of solar flares is set to… Read More ›
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Cyberspy Network
EEV: I can only specualte why Guccifer’s PDF, as well as other major sources of Intel Compromise are so openly exposed. I am counting on this data being obsolete, or ineffective as the whole world has it by now. Why they would release the… Read More ›
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Swiss store denies wrongdoing in Oprah ‘racism’ spat ( the actual story )
EEV: Having retail experience myself, I have often recommended a less expensive comparable version of an item. Whether the individual was a billionaire or broke, it is just the right thing to do. ST Communities Sunday, Aug 11, 2013 ZURICH… Read More ›
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Gibraltar: Spain considers joint diplomatic offensive with Argentina over Falkland Islands
Spain is considering forging an anti-British alliance with Argentina, adopting its strategy over the Falklands Islands, as the diplomatic row over Gibraltar intensifies. Drivers wait in line along the road of the Gibraltar International airport to enter to Spain at… Read More ›
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Pak carries out ‘biggest ceasefire violation’, says Indian army ” “Our restraint should not be taken for granted”
S Venkat Narayan The Island Publication Date : 11-08-2013 Pakistan violates ceasefire with 7,000 rounds of heavy ammunition and mortar shells fired along the Indian border Even as there is heightened tension on the India-Pakistan border over the killing… Read More ›
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Popular China bloggers should ‘promote virtues’
Published: 11 Aug 2013 at 12.49 Online news: Computer Chinese Internet celebrities have been told to “promote virtues” by a leading official, state media said Sunday, after a singer sparked a free speech debate by venting about bombing government offices…. Read More ›
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IRS agent in charge of Cincinnati Exempt Organizations during tax exemptions scandal has been promoted
Cindy Thomas has been promoted to the senior technical team for the Director of Exempt Organizations Thomas was in charge of the Exempt Organizations Office in Cincinnati when political groups were targeted for extra scrutiny Thomas is filling a role… Read More ›
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161st Health Research Report 10 AUG 2013 – Synopsis
http://www.healthresearchreport.me In this issue: 1. Plant-Based Compound May Inhibit HIV Infection, Research Shows 2. Methamphetamine increases susceptibility to deadly fungal infection 3. Exercise May be the Best Medicine for Alzheimer’s 4. Study finds evidence of nerve damage in… Read More ›
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NSA gets burned by a sysadmin, decides to burn 90% of its sysadmins
Need to end planet-wide-snooping leaks? That’ll do the trick, thinks US spymaster By Jasper Hamill 9th August 2013 11:23 GMT The NSA has announced its brainwave to end further leaks about its secret operations by disaffected employees: it… Read More ›
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Mexico releases drug lord behind 1985 DEA agent killing
Source: Reuters – Sat, 10 Aug 2013 01:49 AM Author: Reuters By Anahi Rama MEXICO CITY, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Notorious Mexican drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero, convicted of ordering the torture and murder of a U.S. anti-drugs agent in… Read More ›
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Condemnation, confusion and silence over Al-Qaeda conference call leaks
Posted By Josh Peterson On 10:33 PM 08/08/2013 In Politics | No Comments The Obama administration’s intelligence leaks about how the U.S. discovered an imminent al-Qaeda plot have drawn mixed reactions of silence and concern from top members of Congress’… Read More ›
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Militant Filipino farmers destroy Golden Rice GM crop
17:17 09 August 2013 by Michael Slezak For similar stories, visit the GM Organisms Topic Guide Genetically modified foods have an image problem all over the world. Field trials of GM wheat were targeted last year in the UK,… Read More ›
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Spain vows to defend its Gibraltar interests while British fleet sails in (coincidentally, of course)
Mariano Rajoy says Britain should act with ‘common sense and good judgement’ Oliver Wright, Adam Withnall Friday, 9 August 2013 Spain will take “all legal measures” to protect its interests in its row with Gibraltar, its Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy… Read More ›
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Is Europa habitable?
Contact: Bill Schappert bschappert@liebertpub.com 914-740-2100 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News Defining the scientific goals of a NASA mission to explore Jupiter’s moon New Rochelle, NY, August 7, 2013—Europa, the ice-covered moon of the planet Jupiter, may be able to… Read More ›
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Diets of Pregnant Women Contain Harmful, Hidden Toxins ( like Tap Water )
UC Riverside study suggests that prenatal health care professionals do more to advise patients to avoid tap water, certain types of fish, caffeine, and canned goods that may put developing babies at risk By Bettye Miller on August 6, 2013… Read More ›
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Illinois scientists put cancer-fighting power back into frozen broccoli ( Frozen Broccoli can’t form cancer-fighting phytochemicals)
Contact: Phyllis Picklesimer p-pickle@illinois.edu 217-244-2827 University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. – There was bad news, then good news from University of Illinois broccoli researchers this month. In the first study, they learned that… Read More ›
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Antihypertensives linked with increased breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women
Contact: Kristen Woodward media@fhcrc.org 206-667-2210 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Calcium-channel blockers in particular are associated with significantly increased risk SEATTLE – Older women who take certain types of medication to combat high blood pressure may be putting themselves at… Read More ›
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The discount chain that could become Wal-Mart’s worst nightmare by offering even cheaper prices
EEV: When your only business model is predatorial pricing. There will be always someone willing to make less money than you. (I.e. Pic n save, Woolworth, K-Mart, etc..etc..) – This one does not accept credit cards 😉 Western-based… Read More ›
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Cocaine doesn’t just curb appetite, it suppresses the body’s ability to store fat too, find scientists
EEV: Science sometimes is not politically correct. This is in no way a promotion of drugs. In addition there are very deadly side effects as well as a nasty rebound effect. Previously thought coke caused loss because it suppressed the… Read More ›
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When a copy is NOT a copy: University researcher notices that Xerox machine CHANGES documents after scanning
Documents were changed when they were compressed, Xerox found Company posts a blog by its senior engineer to explain why it happens Xerox criticised for not ordering a recall when implications could be colossal By Helen Collis PUBLISHED: 12:48 EST,… Read More ›
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Report: IRS agents used secret DEA data to make cases against taxpayers, covered up where the info came from
By David Martosko PUBLISHED: 15:12 EST, 8 August 2013 | UPDATED: 15:15 EST, 8 August 2013 An outdated version of a manual distributed to Internal Revenue Service agents showed them how to hide the origin of intelligence on… Read More ›
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Revealed: How the NSA will spy on you if you just put the word Osama in an email, text message or Facebook chat
An message sent to a cousin named Osama may now be enough to make any American a target of surveillance The information was couched in a set of rules leaked by Edward Snowden about a 2008 domestic surveillance law The… Read More ›
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Britain sends rapid reaction force of warships to visit Gibraltar / Spain threatens to close part of its airspace to Britain
British navy warships to visit Gibraltar amid diplomatic row Exclusive: Britain has said a rapid reaction force of warships will visit Gibraltar on its way to naval exercises in the Mediterranean, even as the fierce diplomatic row over the disputed… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 